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ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM Weights and Points Each domain is weighted to equal a total of 100 percent. Domain 1: Planning and Preparation 20% Domain 2: The Classroom Environment20% Domain 3: Instruction 40% Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities 20% Each component within a domain has four ratings with an assigned point value – Highly Effective:5 points – Effective:3 points – Developing/Needs Improvement1 point – Unsatisfactory0 Each component is weighted and carries a value.

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ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM SCORING PART I:POINT RANGE SUMMATIVE EVALUATION: PART II STUDENT GROWTH: FINAL EVALUATION POINTS: TEACHER WILL KNOW SUMMATIVE EVALUATION SCORE IN APRIL. TEACHER WILL KNOW STUDENT GROWTH SCORE AND TOTAL EVALUATION SCORE IN THE LATE SUMMER/FALL. STUDENT SCORES MAY SERVE TO INCREASE OR LOWER THE TOTAL EVALUATION SCORE

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Pre and Post Conferences Formal observations include a pre and post conference Informal observations include a post-conference Conferences are conversations about instruction and practice. Teachers must be ready to answer specific questions about the lesson and instruction (see pre and post observation conference forms) Teachers may need to supply artifacts if necessary. Principals and Assistant Principals must use the approved pre and post observation conference forms for each formal observation The administrator will conduct a post conference with written feedback to the teacher for each formal and informal observation

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CAST Course and Information For an in-depth look at the rubric, an online course is available to you. The course includes a review of each domain and component. Frequently asked questions regarding CAST can be found on the district website. If you have questions regarding CAST, please